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There’s more than one route into studying in our creative community. From Evening & Saturday Courses, to Foundation and BA courses, to research degrees, you’ll find a path through AUB that suits you. Simply select the course level you’d like to study.

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On campus, you’ll find lots of great resources, facilities and, most importantly, a friendly environment. Lots of the courses overlap or collaborate, so you’ll meet plenty of new friends studying other subjects.

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Established in 1883 as a specialist institution, Arts University Bournemouth is a leading University offering high quality specialist education in art, design, media and performance across the creative industries.

We’re passionate about the creative subjects we teach and continue to encourage curiosity, risk-taking and adventure in exploring and pushing subject knowledge and its boundaries.

The University is situated two miles from the centre of Bournemouth, on the border between Bournemouth and Poole. Here are details on how to get in touch and how find us.

At AUB, our flourishing research and scholarship culture celebrates and enables original investigation; extending knowledge fields and developing new understanding within the arts.

By promoting the pursuit of innovation and creativity, we encourage opportunities for establishing and sharing best practice in research and foster the development of critical perspectives that have traditionally lain outside discrete disciplines. We encourage the use of reflective teaching and learning practices as part of an interactive relationship with research.

Staff research is supported from within AUB by grants for particular projects and by a Research Fellowship programme offering generous remission from teaching and administration. Researchers are also encouraged to apply for external funding for the full range of research from practice through history and theory.

A proactive Research Forum enables staff to present work in progress and to hear and participate in discussions of research by distinguished visitors. Training and advice is available to those intending to apply for external funding.

The University occupies a significant position in the cultural nexus of the south west. The University’s own Gallery is an important showcase for creative work and there are established links with other arts institutions in the area.

Rural areas in Zambia are greatly affected by malnutrition and most remote village communities find themselves kilometers away from the nearest healthcare facility. I have explored the design of a permanent nutrition-focused clinic, from which existing NGO staff can carry out both educational and medical services. Pregnant women, breastfeeding women and children aged 6–23 months fall into what is known as the ‘1000-day period’, the most fundamental stage for the correct nutrition.

Participatory architecture and local materials form the basis of this creative and positive solution, inspired by the leaf of the Moringa plant, designed to be replicated in-between village communities that suffer from the same problem.

Speaking about her project, Julia said:

“I believe relevant design is not superfluous in any way; it has a defined purpose, one that is functional and creates better lifestyles in the process”.

Julia was subsequently offered an internship at Thomas Hetherwick studios in London. When we caught up with Julia to find out about the experience she told us:

“At the end of my third year, I was lucky enough to win a gold at the Creative Conscience Awards in July 2017 for my project on the alleviation of malnutrition in rural Zambia. The awards particularly try to put new graduates in touch with established designers to kick-start their career. In my case I was lucky enough to be offered an opportunity to undertake a week internship at Heatherwick Studio in London. I was completely taken by surprise at the chance to have a ‘look behind the scenes’ at this prestigious design studio. As a student I often turned to the studio’s work for inspiration, very interested in his experimental approach. I was fascinated by the way in which his unique and diverse projects transformed from abstract shape, form and detail.

When I first arrived at the studio, I was nervous to say the least, however, this nervousness quickly subsided at the overwhelming friendliness of their staff. They were approachable, encouraging and always willing to help. I was given the chance to work with various members of the team both in the studio and workshop spaces – creativity emanating from the walls themselves; it was inspiring just being in the room! What really stood out for me was the importance placed on the experimental stage of the design process as well as the way in which individuals with different skills collaborate.

Although only a week, the experience has given me more of the confidence and enthusiasm I will need to carry on in the creative industry. When looking for a design solution, I will remind myself to keep an open mind, stay positive and that the impossible is possible!”

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